El Portal, FL · Miami-Dade County
Zoning Variance Application
Application to request relief from El Portal zoning code requirements due to hardship or unique property conditions. Required for property owners seeking zoning variances.
- Florida-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This form allows property owners to request a variance from El Portal's zoning ordinance requirements when their property has unique characteristics that make strict code compliance impractical or impossible. A variance is a legal relief mechanism when standard zoning rules create an undue hardship. The village requires a pre-screening consultation and complete application submission before zoning staff can review your request.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers whose project cannot meet El Portal zoning code requirements and need relief based on hardship or unusual property conditions.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's signature on this zoning application must be notarized to verify your identity and authorize the variance request on behalf of the property, as required by El Portal's planning and zoning procedures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Step 1
Complete the El Portal Zoning Variance Application form entirely, but do not sign it yet.
- 2
Step 2
Gather any supporting documents required by the Village of El Portal for your variance request.
- 3
Step 3
Schedule an appointment with a certified notary public from City Notary.
- 4
Step 4
Present your valid government-issued photo ID to the notary.
- 5
Step 5
Sign the Zoning Variance Application in the presence of the notary.
- 6
Step 6
The notary will then affix their seal and signature, completing the notarization.
- 7
Step 7
Submit your fully notarized application and all required attachments to the Village of El Portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Portal. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an El Portal Zoning Variance Application?
- An El Portal Zoning Variance Application is a formal request by a property owner to deviate from specific zoning code requirements due to unique property conditions or hardship, such as lot size, setbacks, or building height.
- Do I need notarization for my El Portal Zoning Variance Application?
- Yes, El Portal requires the applicant's signature on a Zoning Variance Application to be notarized. This verifies your identity and proves you authorize the request on the property's behalf.
- How do I get my El Portal Zoning Variance Application notarized?
- You can get your application notarized by scheduling an appointment with a local notary public in El Portal or Miami-Dade County. Ensure the form is complete but unsigned before your notary visit.
- What happens if my El Portal zoning variance is not notarized?
- An El Portal Zoning Variance Application submitted without the required notarization may be deemed incomplete or invalid, potentially delaying or rejecting your request for a variance.